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Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies at 87

Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild dies at 87

LONDON (AP) — Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at 87, his family said Monday.

Tep Vong, the leader of Cambodia's Buddhist community, dies at 93

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Tep Vong, the senior monk who headed Cambodia’s Buddhist community and was vital for its rejuvenation in the wake of the Khmer Rouge genocide in the late 70s, has died. He was 93.
'Peetah' Morgan, lead singer of family reggae band Morgan Heritage, dies at 46

'Peetah' Morgan, lead singer of family reggae band Morgan Heritage, dies at 46

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of the popular reggae band Morgan Heritage that he founded with four siblings, died Sunday at 46, his family said.
Stan Bowles, maverick soccer player who starred for QPR and played for England, dies at 75

Stan Bowles, maverick soccer player who starred for QPR and played for England, dies at 75

LONDON (AP) — Stan Bowles, the maverick soccer player who made five appearances for England and was a widely admired star for London club Queens Park Rangers in the 1970s, has died. He was 75. QPR said in a statement that Bowles died on Saturday.
Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98

Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98

HAVANA (AP) — Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer and cabaret diva who still performed until recently, has died. She was 98.
Former Cowboys receiver Golden Richards, known for famous Super Bowl catch, dies at 73

Former Cowboys receiver Golden Richards, known for famous Super Bowl catch, dies at 73

MURRAY, Utah (AP) — Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys receiver known for his flowing blond hair who famously caught a touchdown pass off a gadget play in the 1978 Super Bowl, died Friday of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray.

Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot dies at 91

MONTREAL (AP) — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died. He was 91. The Canadiens announced Talbot’s death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news.
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91

Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91

MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died. He was 91 years old.

Former F1 driver Wilson Fittipaldi, brother of two-time champion Emerson Fittipaldi, dies at 80

SAO PAULO (AP) — Wilson Fittipaldi, a former Formula One driver credited with helping to improve the standard of the sport in Brazil, has died. He was 80.
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39

HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hydeia Broadbent, the HIV/AIDS activist who came to national prominence in the 1990s as a young child for her inspirational talks to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with, has died. She was 39.
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